AA Thought for the Day - July 26, 2015

AA Thought for the Day
(courtesy AA-Alive.net)

July 26, 2015

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Fear
The practice of AA's Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions in our personal lives
brought incredible releases from fear of every description,
despite the wide prevalence of formidable personal problems.
When fear did persist, we knew it for what it was, and under God's grace we became able to handle it.
- The Language of the Heart, p. 268

Thought to Ponder . . .
Situations I fear are rarely as bad as the fear itself.

AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
F E A R = False Events Appearing Real.

A Member Shares:
Good morning everyone, my name is Michael and I am an alcoholic.  As long as I can remember, even in early childhood, I was fearful.  Fear was my constant companion.  I was afraid of other children and new situations and felt so awkward.  When I discovered alcohol at age 11, the fear dissipated.  Alcohol made me feel like Superman; I was no longer awkward or afraid.  Alcohol served me well for many years.  Then, at the end it boomeranged.  Alcohol no longer worked; it magnified my fears and the nightmares and the fear of living overwhelmed me.  I was at the turning point ... either kill myself or live.  Thank God for AA.  When I become afraid today, it’s because I am living in the future and relying on myself.  If I do what the Big Book says, ask my Higher Power for help to remove the fear and call my sponsor, fear usually dissipates.  I like Step 11 to deal with fear too … let go and let God.  It works for me one day at a time.  Thank you.
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Blessings in sobriety to all,
In love and service,
joanna b
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